A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3753306 Details
Epoch: 173 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3755188 epoch_slot_no: 18388 block_no: 3753131 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-02-10 03:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x589f0a887f0bdf34cc14b6a378c3db403c71ddd3b5020358c740695e7fafcee5Block Operator
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